240sx Vert vs MX-5

[I972OPELGT]

So the other day I bought a slightly new 08 MX-5 Miata, and when I got home and parked it beside the 240, i couldnt help but to do a little comparison. I know its not really fair to compare a 17 year old car to a 2 year old one but in all actuality, the vert really has quite a bit going for it. I like the extra room in the vert and the addition of a back seat (even if it is almost useless to sit in) really allows for a more roomy feeling. Also, I like the fact the vert top is taller as I easily bump my head on the MX5 top and finally, I really like the look of the 240. IMHO it has a more aggressive look to it and not to mention its such a rare car that you rarely see another one on the road. I do think however, the 240 interior sucks big time and I am not crazy about the plastic window in the least. All in all, however, I think it holds itself well against the newer roadsters out there and even though the MX5 may have better fit and finish inside, suspension, and rear window, I still enjoy taking the vert out cruising.

[krash]

I like s13 interiors....

Congrats on the buy!

[cmkelly]

THAT is a great looking S13 interior. Nicely updated with modern gear but still maintains the look and feel of the original.

[krash]

yea thats Broadfield's car. All of his mods are so tasteful and done perfectly. He's like the Nemo of 240sx gen

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broadfield's interior doesnt even count as a normal s13 interior. i wish i had swag like that

[I972OPELGT]

Yeah thats a pretty sweet interior for sure. Mine however looks nothing like that. I have the warped rear interior panels and the usual assortment of broken plastic and outdated tweed. I really think it would make owning a 240 vert even better if ASC would have used better materials in the conversion process and ditched the tweed in the interiors all together.

[krash]

yeaa, I kinda dont like the tweed.... just re-wrap everything!

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mine's got black leather door inserts\rear speaker surrounds w\diagonal stiching... is this not a stock option?

[Broadfield]

broadfield's interior doesnt even count as a normal s13 interior. i wish i had swag like that

Who you kidding, I don't have much swag.... I'm just some old guy that likes to build cars.

[-RJ-]

i wish i had your old guy skills but still remain 21